EFFECT OF SURYANAMASKAR PRACTICE ON NASAL MICROBIOME IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS – AN EXPLORATORY CLINICAL STUDY

Introduction: Suryanamaskar is a collection of twelve asanas that can be done systematically.Every cell in the body is revitalized and regenerated when Suryanamaskar is practiced.Yoga, in particular, is a better way to modify lifestyle where it can heal our microbiome through stress reduction, gentle exercise and in aiding digestion.As a gentle exercise practice, Suryanamaskar has the potential to support a flourishing and diverse microbiome.Aim: To assess the role of Suryanamaskar practice in human nasal microbiome.Objectives of the study: To study the effect of Suryanamaskar practice on human nasal Microbiome in apparently healthy individuals.To compare the difference in human microbiome between practitioners and nonpractitioners of Suryanamaskar in apparently healthy individuals.Materials and Methods: 20 Male healthy individuals in the age group of 20-40 years were randomly divided into two groups of 20 each.Group-A received 2 months practice of Suryanamaskar while Group-B not at all practicing